Apple Trees: How to plant, grow, and maintain
Apple trees are an excellent feature for any backyard garden or someone who wants to increase self-sufficiency. Here’s how to grow them.
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10 Spring flower bulbs to plant in September
Here’s why September is the perfect time to plant your favorite flower bulbs – and ten bulbs perfect to try for maximum color impact.
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Read this before you replace your grassy lawn with native species
You might see the posts about tearing out grass and replacing it with native species, but please consider the cons along with the pros.
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Christmas Fern: An evergreen beauty for shady areas
If you are looking for an evergreen plant to add year-round color and texture to your landscape, please meet the lovely Christmas Fern.
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How to keep squirrels away from bird beeders (humanely)
Squirrels: You may have a love hate relationship with these acrobats. Learn nine tips to help discourage them from raiding your bird feeders.
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The Dragonfly: Nature’s bug controller for your backyard
Learn how the dragonfly is more than an entertaining insect to watch – it’s a voracious insect eater – and how to attract them to your yard.
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Deadheading Daylilies: Why you should and how to do it
The daylily is a landscape favorite, because it’s a reblooming perennial. But if you didn’t know, deadheading daylilies is a necessary chore.
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Lamb’s Ear: A versatile addition to your landscape plan
Read all about Lamb’s Ear, Stachys byzantina and learn the best USDA zones and how easy it is to plant and care for. It’s a game changer!
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Why do tomato plants stink so much?
Have you ever wondered how tomato plants are so stinky yet create such delicious fruits? This article explains the science behind it.
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Late summer lawn care tips
Is your grass looking brown or dry? These six late summer lawn care tips can help you get things back on track and greening up again soon.
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Aphids and Your Lawn: Understanding the damage and protecting your grass and garden plants
Aphids can do considerable damage to your lawn garden in very little time. Read how to identify and control them before it’s too late.
Moles and Voles: How to stop them from damaging your lawn
You see brown grass, burrows, and dead grass. But what’s doing it – moles or voles? Learn how to distinguish and deal with them.
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Blossom End Rot: What it is and salvaging your tomato harvest
Read everything you need to know about blossom end rot and your tomatoes – the causes, prevention, and how to salvage your harvest this year.
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Outdoor Lighting: What are the best options to illuminate your landscape?
Outdoor lighting plays an essential role in your landscape design. With so many options, how do you choose? We explain some guidelines.
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Sage: How to grow a classic kitchen herb
Sage is an easy-to-grow classic favorite, long used for culinary use in the Mediterranean region. Learn how quickly you’ll grow this herb.
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